Harsh Bhat
Bengaluru
Summary
Seasoned Senior Consultant with Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited, specializing in automated control testing and IT auditing. Proven track record in enhancing compliance and risk management through strategic audit planning and evidence analysis. Strong leadership and time management skills drive successful outcomes in complex financial environments. Expert in SOC and SOX controls and identity management.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Consultant - Financial Services
Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited
Pune
05.2025 - Current
- Executed automated control testing for financial processes in optical industry, focusing on depreciation and inventory management.
- Managed collection and analysis of evidence, conducting validation requests and reviewing documentation.
- Reported identified gaps to strengthen compliance with internal controls.
- Conducted audits on IT systems to verify adherence to industry standards.
- Evaluated controls to detect potential risks within technology processes.
- Developed audit plans aligned with organizational objectives and risk assessments.
- Performed information system audits to oversee internal controls and assess risks.
- Relevant experience in testing SOC controls, governance policy controls, infrastructure ITGCs, and various tools. Responsible for collecting and reviewing evidence, as well as identifying and addressing gaps.
- Provided expert guidance on General IT Controls (GITC) for the financial industry, specializing in authentication, change management, provisioning, terminations, user access reviews, and privileged access management. Oversaw computer operations and job monitoring to ensure adherence to security policies and regulatory requirements, enhancing system integrity and compliance.
Associate Solution Advisor
Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited
05.2022 - 04.2025
- Hands on experience in Hi-Trust Controls testing (SOC II) and drafting SOC II Type II reports and memo.
- Practical experience in IT control testing, including automated controls and business process controls in areas such as user access reviews, change management, and transaction & payment controls, with a focus on key report testing.
- Delivered strategic consulting on General IT Controls (GITC) within the IT sector, focusing on authentication protocols, change management processes, user provisioning and terminations, access reviews, and privileged access oversight. Managed computer operations and job monitoring to ensure alignment with security standards and regulatory compliance, optimizing system performance and integrity.
- Provided specialized advice on GITC emphasizing authentication measures, change management protocols, user provisioning and terminations, access reviews. Led computer operations and job monitoring to ensure compliance with industry regulations and security best practices, enhancing system reliability and data protection
- Hands-on experience with IT controls related to optical industry tools and Windows systems, including Change Management, Password and Authentication controls, and Privilege Access.
- Managed the collection and analysis of evidence, conducted validation requests, reviewed documentation, and reported on identified gaps.
- Performed automated control testing for financial processes in the optical industry, including depreciation, inventory management, 3-way matching, and treasury management systems. Demonstrated expertise in managing various Oracle versions (S21,R12), ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with internal controls.
Education
Master of Business Administration - Marketing
ICFAI Business School
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India04.2022
Bachelor of Technology - IT Engineering
SKNSITS
Lonavala, Maharashtra, India06.2019
Senior Secondary - Jammu, J&K
KC PUBLIC SCHOOL
Jammu, J&K05.2015
Secondary - Jammu, J&K
KC PUBLIC SCHOOL
Jammu, J&K03.2013
Skills
- PowerPoint
- Automated control testing
- IT auditing
- Risk assessment
- SOC controls testing
- Audit planning
- Code Review (C, C, Java, SQL)
- Application security
- Business continuity
- Identity and Access management
- Evidence analysis
- Change management
- User access reviews
- Automated Controls Testing
- Leadership Qualities
- Time Management
Certification
• IT Specialist by Deloitte
• IT Inspections by Deloitte
• Risk Assessment & Internal Controls by Deloitte
• Automated Controls Testing Tool by Deloitte
• CISA Prep Auditing Information Systems by Deloitte
• IT Inspections by Deloitte
• Risk Assessment & Internal Controls by Deloitte
• Automated Controls Testing Tool by Deloitte
• CISA Prep Auditing Information Systems by Deloitte
Hobbies and Interests
- Travel
- Poetry
- Team sports
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
Marathi
Proficient (C2)
C2
Accomplishments
Applause Award for Outstanding Performance by Deloitte
Timeline
Senior Consultant - Financial Services
Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited
05.2025 - Current
Associate Solution Advisor
Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited
05.2022 - 04.2025
Master of Business Administration - Marketing
ICFAI Business School
Bachelor of Technology - IT Engineering
SKNSITS
Senior Secondary - Jammu, J&K
KC PUBLIC SCHOOL
Secondary - Jammu, J&K
KC PUBLIC SCHOOL